1. Vials#
We get empty wide vials from:
LabExpress - https://www.lab-express.com/flyfoodsupplies.htm
- Catalog No. 8008-10: Tray-packed wide vials, polystyrene, 100 vials/tray, 10 trays/case.
- 5 tray option also available
Genesee Scientific - (Cat #: 32-110), material “Polystyrene”, packaging “Tray Packed”, size “Wide”.
- If backordered, try other material options “polypropylene” or “K-resin”. The material does not matter that much.
- polypropylene is what our fly-food comes in, and it is a bit more durable for large containers.
If backordered, we can order from Fisher Scientific:
https://www.fishersci.com/shop/products/applied-scientific-drosophila-vials-13/AS520
2. Bottles#
We use bottles (Cat #: 32-130), 6oz Square Bottom Drosophila Bottle (PP), Polypropylene [AS-355].
3. Flugs#
-For wide vials: (Cat #: 49-101) Flystuff 49-101 Flugs® - Wide Plastic Vials, Drosophila Closures [AS275].
note: this is the one that fits our “empty vials”.
-For bottles: (Cat #: 49-100) Flystuff 49-100 Flugs® - Plastic Fly Bottles, Drosophila Closures.
4. Foil Wrapper#
We use “Custom Size Confectionery Foil Sheets” from Foilman for wrapping the fly vials:
https://www.foilman.com/products/custom-size-confectioners-foil-sheet?variant=40694030827631
- 4.5in wide x 6in long.
- color variant = black
- They come in packs of 1000 sheets and we usually order a couple (2-3) packs.
5. ATR#
Order from:
https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/US/en/product/sigma/r2500
https://www.caymanchem.com/product/18449/all-trans-retinal (if backordered)
Store in freezer